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Underhangman

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(nonce word, Shakespeare) An assistant or deputy hangman..

Example Sentences

[…] thou wert dignified enough, Even to the point of envy, if ’twere made Comparative for your virtues, to be styled The under-hangman of his kingdom […]

Synonyms for underhangman

Antonyms for underhangman

Related Words

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What does underhangman mean?

Underhangman means (nonce word, Shakespeare) An assistant or deputy hangman..

What is a synonym for underhangman?

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What is the opposite of underhangman?

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How do you use underhangman in a sentence?

[…] thou wert dignified enough, Even to the point of envy, if ’twere made Comparative for your virtues, to be styled The under-hangman of his kingdom […]

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